
Citroën C3
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc
LS53 NRJMOT history
LS53 NRJ is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,217 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 45,217 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 NRJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- C3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 NRJ was last recorded at 45,217 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 41,564 miles · 24 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,653 miles
- Average per year
- 2,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 45,217 miles
- 2023 – 41,564 miles
- 2022 – 38,818 miles
- 2021 – 36,252 miles
- 2020 – 34,861 miles
- 2019 – 33,812 miles
- 2018 – 31,073 miles
- 2017 – 28,562 miles
- 2016 – 25,121 miles
- 2015 – 22,826 miles
- 2014 – 21,910 miles
- 2013 – 20,143 miles
- 2012 – 18,444 miles
- 2011 – 17,012 miles
- 2010 – 15,355 miles
- 2009 – 12,905 miles
- 2008 – 11,188 miles
- 2007 – 9,259 miles
- 2006 – 7,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,217 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 45,217 miles
- Test number
- 113707287396
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail45,217 miles (+3,653)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,217 miles
- Test number
- 129220464200
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass41,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 41,564 miles
- Test number
- 483506627814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,558 miles (+2,740)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,558 miles
- Test number
- 910245921085
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass38,818 miles (+2,566)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 479531250394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,252 miles (+1,391)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 36,252 miles
- Test number
- 908606095979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,861 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 34,861 miles
- Test number
- 954594681355
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass33,812 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,812 miles
- Test number
- 557261425414
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail33,812 miles (+2,739)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,812 miles
- Test number
- 111540773034
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,073 miles (+2,511)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 31,073 miles
- Test number
- 946109588888
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,562 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 28,562 miles
- Test number
- 460814466843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 25,121 miles
- Test number
- 320258821739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,120 miles (+2,294)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,120 miles
- Test number
- 989879558266
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass22,826 miles (+916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 22,826 miles
- Test number
- 918799880184
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass21,910 miles (+1,767)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 21,910 miles
- Test number
- 335790194423
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated.
Pass20,143 miles (+1,699)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 20,143 miles
- Test number
- 377838583240
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild lock security fapplied to internal operation of both rear doors
Pass18,444 miles (+1,432)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 18,444 miles
- Test number
- 365452692482
- NoteAll four tyres cracked .
Pass17,012 miles (+1,657)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 17,012 miles
- Test number
- 335234391247
- NoteAll four tyres cracking on thread and side walls
Pass15,355 miles (+2,450)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 15,355 miles
- Test number
- 563778380258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,905 miles (+1,717)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 12,905 miles
- Test number
- 673310589215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,188 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 11,188 miles
- Test number
- 974112288284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,259 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 9,259 miles
- Test number
- 371441487265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,043 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 7,043 miles
- Test number
- 414872786281
- NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
Questions about LS53 NRJ
- Does LS53 NRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 NRJ expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 NRJ?
- The MOT on LS53 NRJ expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 NRJ done?
- LS53 NRJ was recorded at 45,217 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
- Has LS53 NRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 NRJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 NRJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 NRJ find?
- LS53 NRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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